UI/UX Engineer (contract)
Wells Fargo · Irving, TX
- On site
- Contract
- $95,000 / year
- Irving, TX
Job highlights
- Design user flows, wireframes, and prototypes using Figma.
- Develop responsive UIs with React, TypeScript, HTML, CSS.
- Collaborate with product managers, UX researchers, and engineers.
- Ensure performance, maintainability, and cross-browser compatibility.
- Advocate for usability and user experience in development.
About the role
UI/UX Engineer
In this contingent resource assignment, you may consult on complex initiatives with broad impact and large-scale planning for Software Engineering. You will review and analyze complex multi-faceted, larger scale or longer-term Software Engineering challenges that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors including intangibles or unprecedented factors. You will contribute to the resolution of complex and multi-faceted situations requiring a solid understanding of the function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements that meet deliverables. You will strategically collaborate and consult with client personnel.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design & User Experience: Design user flows, wireframes, mockups, and high-fidelity prototypes using Figma. Apply UX best practices, design thinking, and WCAG accessibility standards. Conduct usability reviews and iterate designs based on feedback and data. Help build and evolve design systems and reusable component libraries.
- Front-End Development: Develop responsive, high-quality UIs using React, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS. Translate Figma designs into pixel-accurate, reusable React components. Integrate UI components with APIs and back-end services. Ensure performance, maintainability, and cross-browser compatibility.
- Collaboration & Advocacy: Partner with product managers, UX researchers, and engineers. Participate in design reviews, sprint planning, and technical discussions. Advocate for usability and user experience throughout the development lifecycle.
Key Requirements:
- UI/UX design, front-end development, or a hybrid role.
- Strong expertise in Figma, including auto layout, components & variants, and prototyping.
- Hands-on experience developing applications with React.
- Proficiency in HTML, CSS/SCSS, and JavaScript/TypeScript.
- Experience with modern front-end workflows (Git, CI/CD, component libraries).
- Solid understanding of accessibility (WCAG) and responsive design principles.
Key skills/competency:
- UI/UX Design
- Figma
- React
- TypeScript
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
- Accessibility (WCAG)
- Responsive Design
- Prototyping
Skills & topics
- UI/UX Engineer
- Figma
- React
- TypeScript
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
- Web Development
- Front-End Development
- User Experience
- User Interface
- Prototyping
- Design Systems
- Accessibility
- WCAG
- Responsive Design
- Wells Fargo
- Contract
- Irving TX
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight Figma expertise, React development, and accessibility knowledge relevant to UI/UX Engineer roles.
- Showcase your portfolio: Include strong examples of wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and live React applications.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Brush up on React, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and Figma best practices.
- Understand Wells Fargo's values: Research their commitment to user experience and innovation.
- Ask insightful questions: Inquire about the team's design process and collaboration with product managers.
Technical preparation
Master Figma auto layout, components, and variants.,Build complex UI components with React and TypeScript.,Implement responsive designs with HTML and SCSS.,Practice Git workflows and CI/CD principles.
Behavioral questions
Describe a challenging UI/UX design problem you solved.,How do you advocate for user needs in team discussions?,Explain your process for iterating designs based on feedback.,How do you ensure collaboration between design and development?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the core responsibilities for a UI/UX Engineer at Wells Fargo?
- As a UI/UX Engineer at Wells Fargo, you'll be responsible for designing user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes using Figma, while also developing responsive UIs with React, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS. You'll collaborate closely with product managers, UX researchers, and other engineers to ensure a high-quality user experience.
- What technical skills are most important for this UI/UX Engineer role at Wells Fargo?
- Strong expertise in Figma for design and prototyping is crucial. For front-end development, proficiency in React, TypeScript, HTML, CSS/SCSS, and JavaScript is essential. A solid understanding of accessibility (WCAG) and responsive design principles is also a key requirement.
- Is this UI/UX Engineer position remote or onsite at Wells Fargo?
- This UI/UX Engineer position is an onsite role located in Irving, TX, requiring full-time work at the office.
- What is the contract duration for this UI/UX Engineer role at Wells Fargo?
- This is a contract position with an estimated duration of 9 months.
- What benefits are offered for this contract UI/UX Engineer position at Wells Fargo?
- While it's a contract role, Wells Fargo offers Health Insurance, Life Insurance, 401K, and Voluntary Benefits to eligible contingent employees.
- Can I apply for this UI/UX Engineer role if I require visa sponsorship from Wells Fargo?
- Unfortunately, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, and applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
- What is the expected experience level for a UI/UX Engineer at Wells Fargo?
- The role requires experience in UI/UX design and front-end development, or a hybrid of both. While specific years aren't stated, the description emphasizes consulting on complex initiatives and contributing to resolution of multi-faceted situations, suggesting a need for a solid understanding of engineering principles and practices.
- How important is accessibility (WCAG) for the UI/UX Engineer role at Wells Fargo?
- A solid understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG) is a key requirement for this UI/UX Engineer role. You'll be expected to apply these principles in your designs and development work.